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We are Family Law Solicitors in Brisbane, specialising in all aspects of Family Law and are one of the largest Specialist Family Law firms in Queensland with over 20 years professional experience. We are dedicated to achieving the best outcome for your unique situation! We protect your rights, offer focused advice and ensure full confidentiality!

Your first consultation is a fixed price. If you are concerned about what to do in your situation and need a Brisbane divorce lawyer, make an appointment and let us answer your questions (07) 3221 4300.

Family Law News – browse for practical tips and advice on all issues that come with separation and divorce – financial, parenting, social and emotional matters, as well as any changes and updates in Family Law.

We hope you find our website useful, please contact our team should you have any questions, or would like to get in touch regarding your unique situation.

If you are about to separate or are separated and you have children then there are a number of potential legal issues you need to be aware of.

Regardless of whether you are married or de-facto. If you are about to separate or are separated and you have children but they have left home it is important that you are aware of the issues that may affect you.

Family Law Expertise

Our Brisbane divorce lawyers can help you move forward following the breakdown of your marriage or de facto relationship. Relationships break down for a variety of reasons, but understanding what causes marriages and relationships to end can help you come to terms with your own situation. As part of our Brisbane family law services, we also provide family mediation to help resolve difficult disputes relating to property settlements, child support disputes, intergenerational conflict and parenting plans. Family mediation can be especially beneficial in cases involving children.

No one should have to tolerate domestic violence and there are measures that can be taken so you and your family can feel safe. Our family law solicitors are highly experienced in domestic abuse legislation and can assist you with legal representation, filing or responding to a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) and negotiations between parties mentioned in a DVO. A Domestic Violence (DV) application offers protection for everyone, whether female, male or a child. Let us help you feel safe.

Michael Lynch Family Lawyers are Brisbane’s family law specialists and provide a range of family law services to help you achieve the best outcome for your children’s wellbeing and welfare. Our family law specialists can assist with all legal matters concerning the welfare of a child, including child custody, adoption, adult child maintenance, child abduction, child support, domestic violence and international legal matters involving children, like overseas adoption. Let us help you reach an agreement that protects your child.

Couples going through a divorce or separation will generally have to divide their assets. A property settlement can be done at any time after separation, however, time runs out 12 months after a Divorce order is made for divorced couples and within 24 months after the relationship ended for de facto couples. Our divorce solicitors in Brisbane are experienced in documenting property settlements and can also assist with the splitting of superannuation, which is treated like any other asset in a property settlement.

If an agreement can’t be reached on a family law issue, whether a child custody case or a property settlement, court procedures may commence. As the family court process is complex, legal representation from a family law specialist is a must. Whether you’re based north or south of the Brisbane River, our family law solicitors in the CBD are here to help you every step of the way through the family court procedure, from the application and interim hearing through to the consent order and financial agreement.

When a family law issue crosses international borders, it increases in complexity due to vast differences in family law from country to country. The family law specialists at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers in Brisbane have the experience and resources to assist local clients whose family law issue has crossed international borders, as well as overseas clients and law firms involved in international and domestic family law disputes. The international family law issues we regularly assist clients with include separation and divorce, international child abduction, and overseas adoption procedures.

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Client Testimonials

Your team’s communication with me was exceptional, I knew exactly what was happening.

A.A., Eatons Hill

The professionalism and reliability delivered by Amy Honan was fantastic. I had an urgent matter around my property sale and Amy offered to provide assistance over a weekend if I required it – that’s above and beyond!

E.F., Nundah

So pleased to have had a good, sound and knowledgeable firm.

C.W., Brookfield

I really liked the personable service by Michael, the simple plain language he adopts and his patience.

A.O., Kedron

Amy, thanks very much to you and your team. Throughout my dealings with MLFL I have been continually impressed with your level of professionalism and, in particular, your understanding of circumstances and the articulate way you conduct yourself. I was completely satisfied with today’s outcome and without your experience and expertise in family law I doubt that the result would have been achieved.

M.R., West End

I always felt that the service provided by Michael Lynch Family Lawyers was of a high standard. Each time, after appointments I came away feeling secure. Keep doing what you are and maintain the ‘family feel’ that permeates your services.

C.W., Brookfield

Amy’s work was extremely professional but above all she has a manner and wisdom in dealing with people under stress. I will be recommending your firm to anyone that requires assistance.

K.H., Augustine Heights

Michael Lynch Family Lawyers always gave me competent and knowledgeable advice. I was consistently kept up to date. The meetings and phone calls were kept business-like, yet caring and thoughtful of my emotional state at the time. Thank you.

J.S., Holland Park

Your newsletters are great, I appreciate them.

K.B., Carina

I liked my solicitor keeping things as simple as possible.

S.M., Clayfield

My lawyer acted with professionalism in all her dealings with me and with the lawyer on the other side. I was always kept in the loop. I liked her approach. Thanks.

D.S., Coorparoo

Michael Lynch Family Lawyers have really listened to me. I felt confident my case was handled well. The law has changed recently, and I did not feel that a previous law practice I spoke to was suitably up-to-date.

P.B., Carindale

Michael is a good listener. My documentation maintained the high moral ground.

S.S., Hamilton

Thank you for providing me with a professional yet empathetic approach to gain the best outcome for me. My solicitor was excellent in explaining the processes and in representing me in Court. You have great customer service!

T.V., Everton Park

I appreciate you being upfront with fee estimates. You also have a fantastic website and the seminars REALLY helped to get me focussed.

T.C., Tarragindi

You guys provide extraordinary service.

A.O., North Brisbane

I was impressed by my solicitor’s attention to detail and her concern for me, and that the process was explained to me and that I understood it at all times.

B.W., Chapel Hill

The staff at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers were great. Everyone was fantastic, professional, understanding, caring and always communicated with me. I knew I was in good hands.

A.A., Eatons Hill

I appreciate my lawyer’s professional approach and her being on top of my situation.

N.S., Mt Gravatt

Amy, thank you. You have been diligent, accurate and pro-active for the entire duration of my matter. I appreciate it.

R.P., Cleveland

Michael knew what he was talking about.

R.M., Warwick

I really appreciated the happiness of your secretarial staff.

G.C., Clayfield

Thank you, you placed my needs first, you were aware of the need to reach a final result and not get caught up in the personal issues of the other party.

S.L., Moranbah

I like your friendly service and the ability to speak to my solicitor directly.

R.G., Wishart

Your team is professional, warm, friendly and real.

N.R., Crows Nest

I was also always confident that I was getting the very best advice.

T.S., Flinders

May I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you and your staff for the excellent professional services I received. In a word, priceless.

D.H., Hendra

Michael Lynch Family Lawyers are easy to deal with and their systems are good.

D.T., Ferny Grove

I was very impressed with the first initial interview. Everything was well explained and the advice was honest about what I should expect.

C.M., Morningside

Your staff is knowledgeable, professional and very calm.

A.C., Helensvale

My family lawyer was very helpful in assisting me to combat a very ugly situation without stooping to the low levels that the other solicitor attempted to take us.

M.J., Manly

If I need a family lawyer in the future I’ll be heading to Michael Lynch Family Lawyers again.

C.W., Brookfield

I’m very glad Michael is my lawyer and not the other side’s solicitor.

S.S., Hamilton

Thank you, you kept me sane in a difficult situation and gave me the encouragement and the confidence to keep going. You made me feel extremely comfortable.

A.M., Chambers Flat

At Michael Lynch Family Lawyers I got professional and no nonsense advice, costs were within quoted amounts and my matter was resolved quickly – well done!

I like that my lawyer treated me like a friend and kept jargon to a minimum. She was easy to contact and kept me informed.

L.R., Samford

Thank you for your ongoing conciliatory approach in this matter and as always I appreciate your level headed advice. I certainly feel that I ended up with the right Solicitor.

S.C., Nundah

A personalised and professional service. Information has been clear and provided timely to assist my decision-making.

S.S., Hamilton

Lovely to deal with and provides a balanced view in what are very difficult circumstances.

A.C., Morningside

Thank you for the outstanding legal advice you have provided and professionalism in which you conduct yourself. I am truly thankful that it was you who represented me.

M.T., Stafford

Michael is very personable and very good at covering the material and explaining the strategy.

J.O., Hawthorne

Michael was the most knowledgeable of all lawyers I spoke to when looking for a lawyer. He showed professionalism.

R.R., Brighton

Thank you for being very personable, professional and always providing me with the most appropriate advice in my times of difficulty. The other party’s lawyers were extremely aggressive, while Michael Lynch Family Lawyers remained calm and professional.

S.D., Parkinson

Amy, thank you for all that you have done during this matter. You impressed me with your professionalism from our initial meeting, and you have proven beyond doubt, to have had the skills and knowledge required. You are a credit to the company, and I would highly recommend you to anyone in a similar situation.

R.P., Cleveland

Thank you for the great newsletter. Your article on “Coping with Christmas” is brilliant – clear, caring and helpful. Thanks again!

C.T., Bribie Island

I have appreciated the way that you and the staff at your firm have handled my situation. I would especially like to mention the professional and caring way my lawyer conducted my case, I am deeply grateful and extremely happy with the results. I will be referring others to your service.

J.H., Wellington Point

Thank you for helping me through this difficult time. You have been caring, compassionate and efficient. Some of my divorcing friends have not been so fortunate. In my mind you are the best family lawyer in Brisbane. If anyone I know needs a good family lawyer, I will tell them to speak to you. Thanks again.

B.T., Clayfield

I was guided through a really difficult time with expertise of Michael Lynch Family Lawyers. I am more than happy with the outcome of mediation.

J.H., Windaroo

Michael, thank you again for your presence here yesterday. We really appreciated the clarity and accessibility of your presentation. It is a rare thing to find somebody who not only has expertise, but also has a skill in communicating it.

J.S., Brisbane

I just wanted to get in touch to say thanks for helping me get through my custody and settlement. Thanks again to you and your staff. You have had a significant positive impact in my kids’ lives!

B.S., Brisbane

Thank you Debra and Helen for all the work you did for me, you both made the process manageable and brought sense to the chaos.

R.B., Toowong

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